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Nurse Manager / RN - Main Operating Room

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the care provided on the patient care unit(s) that is consistent with the Mission and Vision of DCH Health System. The Nurse Manager assures their unit/area of responsibility is aligned in achieving the organizational expectations/goals related to the organizational priorities and strategic objectives with focus areas of exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experience, safety, outcomes, community, people, growth and finance. The Nurse Manager is responsible for 24 hour management of the patient care area. The Nurse Manager supports optimal care that requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking and skills based on evidenced based practice. The Nurse Manager demonstrates the attributes of Servant Leadership, communicates clearly and motivates others to achieve outcomes. The Nurse Manager serves as the chief recruitment and retention officer for their unit or area of responsibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as the Chief Recruitment and Retention officer in area of responsibility/unit

Approves payroll and is responsible for accurate payment of employees, including other management positions

Demonstrates the provision of the Mission and Vision of DCH Health System by providing leadership and innovation within areas of responsibility.

Performs all duties according to policy and procedure.

Identifies customer needs, develops and implements services and processes to meet these needs.

Treats people fairly and with respect.Treats unsatisfactory performance (both clinical and behavioral) firmlyand fairly with appropriate confidentiality according to JUST CULTURE and DCH progressive discipline process.

Influences behaviors by:inspiring a shared vision for the department, role modeling passion about the mission, vision and values and incorporates as own, celebrating successes and accomplishments, providing timely feedback when goals are not met, and conducting purposeful counseling/coaching sessions with direct reports.Hardwires Back to Basics, Relationship Based Care Principles and Safe Patient Handling and Mobility practices including but not limited to:hourlyrounding, beside report, documenting at the bedside, caring moment, AIDET, safe alarms monitoring, use of mobility devices and infection prevention principles

Follows up on patient concerns in a timely manner, closes the loop, documents such, analyzes reports for trends and plans improvement actions.

Escalates concerns, issues etc. appropriately and in a timely manner.

Embraces performance improvement.Creates a roadmap for department, based on patient population served, recent outcomes and the organizations performance improvement strategy.

Manages front line operations of area of accountability related to meeting/exceeding departmental goals, 5keys of excellence, DCH Mission and Vision.

DCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.

Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.

Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.

Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIREDRegistered Nurse with current Alabama License. Anyone hired after October 1, 2015 must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Health Related Field or must be actively working on bachelor’s degree with completion date within 4 years of hire, 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal. Excellent team building and relationship building skills. Displays diversity and cultural competence with particular ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse work-force. Demonstrates critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, leadership and decision making skills. Requires exceptional customer service skills and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK CONTEXT

Demonstrate leadership skills

Requires decision making that will affect others

Responsible to achieve outcomes

Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately

Ability to delegate to team members and students

Address conflict and stressful situation

Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion